why did angela search under the hood of every car

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Angela took the clues at face value and thought looking under the hoods was an appropriate action and believed she might find additional clues.

“The only thing I can figure from these clues is: Good gracious from hood space. As soon as the parking lot is shoveled out, we’ll peek under the hoods of all the cars. A map or more clues may be hidden there. Maybe even the murder weapon. Now, let’s hear about the other clues.